There’s nothing like a holiday named after a guy who was headed in the wrong direction, “discovered” a place (the Vikings got here first) where a bunch of people were already there which resulted in most of them ending up dead or displaced. Why do we celebrate this day again?
The President is vowing to end restrictions on gays and lesbians serving in the military. As an army brat watching the military from my front row seat, barring service based on sexual orientation was one thing I never quite understood. One thing I always appreciated about the military was the fact that it stood for […]
Although some of you may find this hard to believe, but a very good friend of mine is a big supporter of a total ban on smoking in Marion County. Obviously I disagree and our discussions can get pretty animated at times, despite that we are still good friends. My lovely wife thinks I’m nuts […]
As both sides gear up for the next big anti-smoking battle down at the City-County building, I thought I would share this little thought. The public-smoking ban proponents have shifted the debate to argue that Indianapolis should be smoke free because it helps economic development. If that’s true then why is that when I look […]
Indiana tax collections are worse than expected. Governor Mitch Daniels reported today the state is taking in $254 million less than projected. Most of the decrease is attributed to a drop in sales and income taxes. Daniels says he will use just about every means possible to address the funding gap, with the exception of […]
For some strange reason, I picked up quite a few tidbits of interesting gossip, rumor and blatant innuendo Wednesday. So instead of keeping it all to myself, I decided to share. It must be the socialist in me who creeps out every once in a while. So without further adieu… The state revenue numbers are […]
I will freely admit that when it comes to most things sports-related, I am an illiterate. However what I do know is that unless you’re the Chicago Cubs, the biggest cure all for whatever ails your professional sports team is winning, and the Indiana Fever are doing it. The Indiana Fever are on the verge […]
If Monday is any indication a handful of people, literally, will decide the fate of Wishard Hospital and several school districts in Marion County. Monday was the first day of early voting and out of 590,000 registered voters only 86 people showed up to cast a vote. And 50 of them voted before lunch. Now […]
By Evan Matthews, a Hoosier Libertarian. Originally posted at LPIN.org. Smoking bans are onerous, misguided and dangerous. As Indianapolis lawmakers debate whether the Circle City requires more stringent smoking legislation, they should stop to consider the economic and realistic implications. The owner of a private establishment, be it bar, bowling alley or barber shop, should be able to […]
I’m taking the morning off. Today marks one month of being married to the lovely Mrs. Shabazz. I’ll throw something up either later today or tomorrow but for now the morning is hers.
